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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Fowler Road, Islington, London N1 2EP
St Mary's CofE Primary School is a Church of England primary school maintained by the local authority (Islington). It has about 160 boys and girls aged between 4 and 11. In March 2023 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Admissions, Disadvantaged pupils, Attainment and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Environment, Attendance, Finances and Representation.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Above average. Progress in maths is below average. Progress in reading is below average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Attainment: Above average. Maths attainment is about average, reading is above average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is about average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: About average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is below average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Below average. This is because the school budget has been in deficit
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Environment: Poor. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all very high.
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